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Mustard Spoon

Dateca. 1810

Marked by John Adam (1775 - 1848)

OriginAmerica, Virginia, Alexandria

MediumSilver

DimensionsOL: 5 5/16" ; OW across bowl: 7/8"

Credit LineGift of Robert F. Grossman

Object number2008-163

DescriptionSilver mustard spoon or ladle with downturned plain fiddle handle, flared shoulders, and circular bowl
InscribedEngraved lengthwise in sprigged script "D&MF"
MarkingsMarked in relief on back of handle "J•ADAM." within a rectangle [Hollan 2010 pg. 8, mark h]
ProvenanceStudio Antiques, Alexandria, VA